GNOME Bugzilla – Bug 553283
The slideshow is not being paused when P is pressed.
Last modified: 2010-07-05 20:03:03 UTC
this bug has been filed here: https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/eog/+bug/272552 "When passing the slideshow the help says that when P is pressed the slideshow is paused. But it is not working" text of the documentation: "You can start a slideshow by choosing View ▸ Slideshow or by pressing F5. The slideshow can be paused/continued by pressing P. To stop the slideshow, press the Esc or F5 key, or Ctrl+W. For more information about how to customize the slide show," Thanks,
Documentation bug? I guess this is no longer the case since the eog-ng times. I wonder if it is worth reimplementing (I'm surprised no one even noticed this for about two years). Felix?
(In reply to comment #1) > Documentation bug? I guess this is no longer the case since the eog-ng times. > Yup, that's a leftover from pre-ng. > I wonder if it is worth reimplementing (I'm surprised no one even noticed this > for about two years). Felix? > Not sure yet. If we implement it we need to make it more prominent, eg. by adding a toolbutton to the fullscreen toolbar. On the other hand the functionality is practically present, as you can always switch between Slideshow and normal Fullscreen by using the resp. shortcut keys (F5 + F11) which will pause/continue the slideshow as well, so updating the docs should be sufficient too.
I'm also concerned by this bug. The F11/F5 workaround is working great but I think it would be good to have a toolbar button for this (like gthumb). This would make it easier for people not very familiarised with computers and keyboard shortcuts (ie old persons for example). Thanks
commit 6a7b1bde17eccc47b1af09b2022586926f7b9f42 Author: Felix Riemann <> Date: Mon Jul 5 21:57:27 2010 +0200 Re-add P as shortcut to pause the slideshow Happens in the KeyEvent handler as it's not working when linking the shortcut key to the PauseSlideshow action. Fixes bug #553283. This problem has been fixed in the development version. The fix will be available in the next major software release. Thank you for your bug report.